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Florida elder abuse lawyers
If a loved one was harmed by abuse or neglect in Florida, an experienced elder abuse attorney can help you understand your options and pursue accountability.
A Florida elder abuse lawyer can investigate what happened, gather evidence, and pursue compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, or wrongful death. Most offer a free case review and work on acontingency fee.
How to report elder abuse in Florida
If an older adult is being harmed, you can report it to the state — you do not need proof, and reports can be made anonymously. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
- Report abuse — Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Florida Abuse Hotline / Adult Protective Services. Call 1-800-962-2873. How to report ↗
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman — for nursing-home and assisted-living complaints in Florida. Call 1-888-831-0404. Ombudsman program ↗
2 years for personal injury claims accruing on/after March 24, 2023 (4 years for earlier claims) (Fla. Stat. § 95.11). Deadlines vary by the type of claim and the facts of your case, and some can be shorter — confirm your exact deadline with a Florida attorney as soon as possible. Source ↗
We help families find elder-abuse and nursing-home attorneys across Florida, including Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Hialeah.
How a Florida elder abuse lawyer can help
- Review your situation for free and tell you whether you may have a claim
- Investigate the facility or caregiver and gather medical and facility records
- File within Florida's legal deadline and handle all communication
- Pursue compensation for medical costs, suffering, and wrongful death
What to look for
- Focus on elder abuse and nursing-home cases (not general practice)
- A free consultation and contingency-fee terms — no cost unless they win
- A track record with cases like yours and the resources to see it through
elderabuse.help is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We help families connect with independent Florida attorneys and advocacy resources. Contacting a lawyer through this site does not create an attorney–client relationship. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
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